Does anyone here speed read? I can do a little bit, but I can comprehend what I read too well when I try to speed read. All I can do is read the words then forget everything. Any tips? Or is that the negative thing about speed reading?
Here is an article that might be helpful:
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/Speedread.html
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
I was thinking the same in that article. I guess I'll throw speed reading out as a way to read things from now on.
No. You have to learn to do both. There is not need for comprehension to drop significantly. You need to learn that there are reading rates for leisure, and study. You have different speed reading rates for each.
Take a recognized speed reading course. It takes training your eyes and mind.
You can try this for free. Ask your mom to try it also, maybe she will buy it. Also, call your library, sometimes they have these to check out.
http://www.acereader.com/
So for leisure, speed reading is recommended?
Chopsticks, I made a text for you that is difficult to read if you try to read it slowly. The faster you try to read it, the easier it is to understand.
Here is the text:
Aynodby got Ombaa ovodsere?
Apaerpntly Obmaa tihnks so.
"I know that many of you are teird of seneig me," Oabma said to leareds of the Eruepaon Uoinn. "You're tkihnnig, `When's he gnoig to go back home?'"
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Ombaa aslo noetd his paittoenl orerpsexovue in a phtoo op Sanudy wtih EU Csimoiosmn Pneeisdrt Jose Meuanl Brraoso.
"Hlelo, evbrdyoey," the pneisredt siad. "I hope you're not treid of me by now."
He's not dnoe yet. Omaba wlil be in Tekury on Moandy and Tusdaey borfee cnapipg his eight-day juroney.
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In Puarge, Obmaa said: "Tdoay, I am puord to snatd hree wtih you in the mlidde of this great city, in the cetner of Epoure. And to paahasrrpe one of my pdcsoreeesrs I am aslo pruod to be the man who borhgut Mlieclhe Omaba to Pgaure."
Mrs. Omaba was rturineng to Whntoiasgn form Pargue, mnkaig it her last stop of the trip. Ombaa was cnuinoitng on to Tureky for two days of evnets.
One of the pnrieedst's top adies siad Oabma had lnog ago rsigeend hlsmeif to tvianerlg in his wife's sdohaw.
"Milclehe Oamba has fnas all aroscs the wrold, but trhee's no gaeetrr fan than the pnrieedst hisemlf," seionr avsoidr Dviad Axlerod said in a CNN ivireentw. "And I thnik, you know, he's happy to bcak in her rceetfled glow."
GAAA Haha. I'm trying it to read it right now its extremely hard. My brain automatically corrected some of the words though.
Speed-reading is like most skills. It takes practice but be sure you learn to speed-reed WITH comprehension!
Sra
I think I'll just start speed reading everything from on now then.
Speed reading is a technique that involves reading at an accelerated pace in order to process information more quickly. While it can be useful for quickly getting through large volumes of text, there are some potential drawbacks, such as reduced comprehension or retention of the material.
If you find that you struggle to comprehend what you read when speed reading, there are a few tips that might help you improve:
1. Skim the material first: Before diving into speed reading, quickly skim through the text to get a general idea of what it's about. This can help you create a mental framework and grasp the main concepts beforehand.
2. Focus on key points: Instead of reading every single word, train yourself to focus on the key points and main ideas of the text. Pay attention to topic sentences, headings, and any bold or italicized text that highlights important information.
3. Use a pointer: Guide your eyes through the text using a pointer, such as your finger or a pen. This can help you maintain a steady pace and prevent your eyes from wandering or getting distracted.
4. Minimize subvocalization: Subvocalization is the habit of silently pronouncing each word as you read it. While it can aid comprehension, it also slows down your reading speed. Try to minimize this habit by being aware of it and consciously breaking the habit.
5. Practice regularly: Like any skill, speed reading requires practice. Start with shorter articles or books and gradually work your way up to longer and more complex texts. Through consistent practice, you can improve both your speed and comprehension.
Remember, the goal of speed reading is to strike a balance between speed and comprehension. It may not be suitable for all types of reading material, such as dense academic texts or intricate literature. It's important to choose the appropriate reading approach based on the nature of the material and your learning goals.